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Is there anyway to hide non used apps?
Will there be a option in a future update to move apps to sd?
Thanks
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Root, then remove bloatware.
Use app2sd or similar app from the play store to move apps to sd card. Root is needed
Doesn't rooting the device break the camera though??
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gibbo82 said:
Doesn't rooting the device break the camera though??
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Root won't break camera but will void your warranty! If your'e a first time android user, I suggest you don't root as any **** ups might result in you just having an expensive brick.. Get used to android for a few months before you do any of this stuff.. Unlocking bootloader will cause the camera to break but in your case you don't need to do that.
Sean473 said:
Root won't break camera but will void your warranty! If your'e a first time android user, I suggest you don't root as any **** ups might result in you just having an expensive brick.. Get used to android for a few months before you do any of this stuff.. Unlocking bootloader will cause the camera to break but in your case you don't need to do that.
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root will NOT void your warrenty because you can always unroot and leave no trace that the phone was ever rooted.
So you don't have to unlock the bootloader. To be able to root?.
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gibbo82 said:
So you don't have to unlock the bootloader. To be able to root?.
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Nope. I think all you need is an application called "VRoot" works for the Z1 as well. As the program is in Chinese, there's a thread about how to use it here. It's also got the download links and stuff
No,
Please read the guides in the dev section, Your questions are answered there
Ok guys, thanks for the info
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Just so you know most bloated system apps can be disabled from your settings/apps/all without rooting and this removes the icon, and plus side you can always re-enable if you ever need it afterwards
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englishmale said:
Just so you know most bloated system apps can be disabled from your settings/apps/all without rooting and this removes the icon, and plus side you can always re-enable if you ever need it afterwards
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This does not uninstall them though, it just hides the icon...they are still there
How do enable usb debugging mode?. Can't find it in settings anywhere
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gibbo82 said:
How do enable usb debugging mode?. Can't find it in settings anywhere
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you first need to enable developer mode by setting>about phone>press 10 times on model number. You will then have developer mode enabled, go back and go to developer options and enable usb debugging from there
Dear XDA users!
I got my T-mobile branded Xperia Z C6603 with 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware.
I want to root it, i read a lot tutorials, but i don't understood what i have to do.
When I dial the service nuber, in the configuration the rooting status is: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
So i don't know how to unlock and root it.
Please help me.
Thanks
You cannot unlock the bootloader, but you should be able to root your xz with kingo android
Verstuurd vanaf mijn Xperia Z
Fotogravin said:
You cannot unlock the bootloader, but you should be able to root your xz with kingo android
Verstuurd vanaf mijn Xperia Z
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This is the only way to root the phone? I tried Kingo Android but it failed.
kowy3 said:
This is the only way to root the phone? I tried Kingo Android but it failed.
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Fotogravin said:
You cannot unlock the bootloader, but you should be able to root your xz with kingo android
Verstuurd vanaf mijn Xperia Z
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Don't think you should recommend Kingo Root to users.
The program tries to contact servers in China for the root, for no reason and the developer of the application refuses to answer any questions regarding it.
It WAS discussed In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460745& 'til a mod closed it due to lack of response from the software developer and it seems insecure
Stockis said:
Don't think you should recommend Kingo Root to users.
The program tries to contact servers in China for the root, for no reason and the developer of the application refuses to answer any questions regarding it.
It WAS discussed In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460745& 'til a mod closed it due to lack of response from the software developer and it seems insecure
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my previous phone was the SGS2, it was so easy to root.. but now with the Sony Z, i really dont know what to do :/
I'll help you hold on.
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kowy3 said:
my previous phone was the SGS2, it was so easy to root.. but now with the Sony Z, i really dont know what to do :/
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Have you tried Doomlords method with downgrading the kernel, rooting and upgrading again?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Try this and ask me I'll help you step by step as much as I can if you really need it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44135997
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Stockis said:
Have you tried Doomlords method with downgrading the kernel, rooting and upgrading again?
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
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jpzzle said:
Try this and ask me I'll help you step by step as much as I can if you really need it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44135997
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Okay I'm going to try this, I will respond how it works )
Thanks
Thank you guys, that is worked well. I'm rooted now Thanks again.
You're welcome. Enjoy your xz fully
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Using doomlord method is quite easy if follow the instructions, I able to root my phones Thanks to doomlord. I failed to root using other method, keep giving fail to root, I dnt no why. Hope it works on ur phone.
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archerinangel said:
Using doomlord method is quite easy if follow the instructions, I able to root my phones Thanks to doomlord. I failed to root using other method, keep giving fail to root, I dnt no why. Hope it works on ur phone.
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May be you didn't follow the step Because I know lot of people had root.
Wut. My T-Mobile branded XZ allowed me to unlock the bootloader no-problem.
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Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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ImTheHatGuy said:
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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androidtweaker1 said:
Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
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If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
ImTheHatGuy said:
That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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kingvortex said:
If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
androidtweaker1 said:
As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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It's the Q&A section. If people knew everything, they wouldn't be asking for assistance here.
Please stop posting incorrect or incomplete information and replying without reading the question properly and I won't need to keep correcting you.
I'm sorry that you appear to be upset, but if you're going to reply to almost every thread here, then you should at least try to provide correct information.
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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ImTheHatGuy said:
As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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You're correct. There's no way to unlock your bootloader.
Yes, you will need to download a 4.2.2 firmware and flash it using Flashtool. This will probably require that you wipe your data, unfortunately.
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Thats perfrctly fine, I had backed up all my data with Helium Premium to Dropbox before I bricked it but now need root to get it all back lol
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1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Download.
2. Flash it with Flashtool.
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Install a prerooted KitKat rom, such as this or a custom rom of your choice.
If you need any help with Flashtool, then just ask.
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Thanks very much, I will give this a try when I get home
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You're welcome.
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When updating to a new ROM eg, one at 4.4.x do I really need to upgrade up each build version? I looked at the requirements and one requires the next down, and then again and I think I would need to do it like 4 times.
You shouldn't need to, as most custom roms provide everything you need. The zip sometimes contains everything or sometimes you have to use Flashtool to flash a supplied FTF for the kernel and baseband.
If you're unsure, you could ask in the specific thread for the rom.
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hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
mackenzie121 said:
hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
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Use the search function, there are a LOT of threads!
I have but couldnt really find what I was looking for. I'm sure someone has done it before and can point me in the right direction
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Find out what firmware version they're running then come back.
If you provide no information, then you cannot expect any help other than being told to search.
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Dude... There is TON of threads about rooting Z in XDA and millions of sites puting how to ROOT it so JUST SEARCH IN XDA OR GOOGLE!!!!
Put in XDA search bar ROOT C6602/C6603 and your android version
mackenzie121 said:
hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
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Model no?android version?locked or unlocked bootloader?
mackenzie121 said:
I have but couldnt really find what I was looking for. I'm sure someone has done it before and can point me in the right direction
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Kingo Android Root worked well for me until I updated to 4.3 Sent from my xperia z C6606 Sorry everyone, just thought I'd help the guy.
It isn't a matter of not wanting to help. He provided no useful information. The method of rooting varies by device and firmware version, so if he didn't provide that, then nobody can provide the correct information.
I don't recommend using Kingo. It collects a large amount of information on your device including hardware IDs and serials and sends them to a server in China, supposedly in order to download drivers. It does facilitate that, but just the model number could achieve the same. They even used to collect your IMEI until they were caught and stopped. Not exactly trustworthy behaviour.
If you're running 4.2.2 or older, use Root many Android by trusted XDA dev Bin4ry to root. It doesn't collect any info or even connect to the internet.
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ok sorry for the non information. i have just got hold of the information
model c6603
android verison 4.4.2
bootloader unlocked allowed: no.
mackenzie121 said:
ok sorry for the non information. i have just got hold of the information
model c6603
android verison 4.4.2
bootloader unlocked allowed: no.
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Downgrade to 4.2 using flashtool, root using easyroot by doomlord.
Flash any prerooted KK rom.
ok, so do i have to put a recovery on? and once its down graded to 4.2 can i put a 4.4 rom on it?
any help would be appreicated .a noob here.
mackenzie121 said:
ok, so do i have to put a recovery on? and once its down graded to 4.2 can i put a 4.4 rom on it?
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downgrade>root>recovery>flash pre rooted rom
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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mackenzie121 said:
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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Google up or there is a search tab in XDA
mackenzie121 said:
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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Here is a post I made in another thread regarding downgrading/rooting.
This may be helpful as well - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
The images in that tutorial are broken, but the text explanation should help.
It is also possible to root then upgrade OTA and keep root, but it requires SuperSU Pro. If that's the route you want to take, then after downgrading, instead of flashing a recovery-
Root with Root many Android
Enable OTA survival mode in SuperSu Pro
Update via OTA
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I saw the instruction on the official root thread but after following the instructions in adb i get a failure message can someone give me the exact instructions so I can root my z1s please and thanks
This belongs in q @a.
Waring vroot sends iem to china some thing bad could happen.
I will tell you how I rooted mine.
1.I used z2 exploit 11.
2.eroot it would not work
3.I used mobile vroot it rooted.
4.then I used zs1 root and recovery I used this to install dualrecovery.
5.I rerooted with phils recovery and gained full root.
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mchlbenner said:
This belongs in q @a.
I will tell you how I rooted mine.
1.I used z2 exploit 11.
2.eroot it would not work
3.I used mobile vroot it rooted.
4.then I used zs1 root and recovery I used this to install dualrecovery.
5.I rerooted with phils recovery and gained full root.
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DO NOT USE OR CONDONE VROOT UNLESS YOU GIVE THE FOLLOWING WARNING.
Vroot sends your imei number to an IP address in China during it's attempt to root your phone.
You have been warned
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I say this on vroot I user apk version.
It rooted the phone and nothing bad has happened.
Beaware that many apps get your personal info.
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mchlbenner said:
I say this on vroot I user apk version.
It rooted the phone and nothing bad has happened.
Beaware that many apps get your personal info.
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Yet.... or that you know of.....
However, the official policy of XDA forum is not to suggest using VRoot unless you provide the warning to users as well.
So please bear that in mind, so users are aware of the risks themselves
You have too muchtime on your hands.
Do know how alot z1s remotely Rooted so many bad things could have happened but it did not.
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mchlbenner said:
You have too muchtime on your hands.
Do know how alot z1s remotely Rooted so many bad things could have happened but it did not.
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hmmm, using team viewer or others remote things to root is fine, people take the risk themselves if they allow someone remote access to their PC
However, Vroot takes personal and confidential information from your phone and sends it to china, if you are happy with this, fine do it, but please advise others of the risk, especially as there are easier, quicker and safer ways to root.
Also, there is no need to get personal.
mchlbenner said:
You have too muchtime on your hands.
Do know how alot z1s remotely Rooted so many bad things could have happened but it did not.
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The warning is needed due to Vroot having closed source and it does collect personal information.
All of the Software on XDA is use at your own risk.
If you are not sure what a software does then you may want to think twice before you recommend someone use it.
Listen all I did was tell him how I rooted my phone I have included a waring on this post.
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i root my sony z1s easyly by kingroot first kingroot was not working than i dawnload kingoroot and kingroot was authomaticly worked ihave try this method in many mobiles and its worked